1950s dinner-dance — St. Patrick's Hall, East High Street, Milford, Pa., 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27. Knights of Columbus Council 13935 fundraiser to benefit ecumenical food pantry and other local charities. Tickets $25 in advance at the Church of the Good Shepherd parish office on West Catharine Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Uniquely Yours, 310 Broad St., or $30 at door if any are left. Call Benny Marasa at 570-296-5564.

Matamoras Halloween Spooktacular — Parade lines up at noon in front of Borough Hall at 10 Avenue I, Matamoras, Pa., steps off at 12:30 p.m., and ends at Airport Park. Tricky Trunk at park after parade; children to go from trunk to trunk collecting goodies. Matamoras Apocalypse Run through Airport Park filled with mud, water, obstacles and zombie. Two trails, one for ages 6-13 and one for age 14 and older. matamoraspark.com.

66th annual Port Jervis Halloween Parade — Line up at 3 p.m. Oct. 28 in front of City Hall, 1 Franklin St., Port Jervis, N.Y. Parade time 3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Port Jervis Recreation Commission. All ages are invited to participate. Apple cider and doughnuts available after parade, and prizes will be awarded. 845-858-4000.

Oct. 29

"Organize Your Life Electronically" — Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike St., Port Jervis, N.Y., 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 29. Learn how to use the Internet to organize your life and never miss or be late for another appointment. Free. Preregister by calling 845-772-7586 or by emailing thehub@portjervislibrary.org.

Oct. 30

Tri-State Dog Obedience Club class orientation — Shohola Business Center, Route 6, Shohola, Pa., 7 p.m. Oct. 30. A new session of classes will begin with this orientation. Registration prior to orientation is recommended. For a schedule of classes and times, and an application form, visit tristatedogobedienceclub.org or call 570-296-5594 and leave a message with your address.

Lecture: "The Life and Times of Dennis McLaughlin" — Columns Museum, 608 Broad St., Milford, Pa., 7 p.m. Nov. 2. McLaughlin was the original inhabitant of what is now known as the Columns Museum. Built in 1904, the house was originally used as his summer home. Admission $5. Light refreshments provided. 570-296-8126. pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.